I know there are plenty of apps out there to change brightness. But I want a simple shortcut to the native setting so I do not have to install anything else on my Tilt2. In the past I have always been able to create shortcuts that get me directly to the tab I want in any control panel setting. But I cannot accomplish this with the Power tabs on the Tilt 2.
There are various syntaxes that usually work. For example, to get to the 3rd tab in the Phone settings in order to change Bands, the target line in the shortcut reads:
\windows\ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,20,3 (the 3 at the end indicates the 3rd tab)
And this works on my Tilt 2.
And to get to the Power settings the target is:
\windows\ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,3
This opens up Power just fine. And the Backlight tab is the second tab. So I should just be able to add a 2 at the end like so:
\windows\ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,3,2
But it does not work. In fact I cannot get Power to open up to any of the other tabs (Backlight, Advanced, Information). I have tried the other syntaxes such as:
26#ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,3,2
ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,3,2
I can also get to the same Power window by calling mycpl.cpl instead of cplmain.cpl like so:
ctlpnl.exe mycpl.cpl,4
But as soon as I add the tab modifier at the end it fails to open.
Can someone much smarter than I figure out how to get the Power window to open up on the Backlight tab? Muchas gracias.
I've tried various screen off apps and they all require secondary security to turn back on when using the fingerprint scanner. Any ideas?
Would love for an option where the fingerprint scanner can also turn the screen off or even an OK Google command, but then allows the fingerprint scanner to reopen without secondary security.
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hmmm, you can try to use command 'input keyevent 26' , for tasker task...
this will required root though.
Jackpot! A widget pointing to a tasker task that uses secure settings to run command 'input keyevent 26' as root works like a charm!
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minnemike said:
I've tried various screen off apps and they all require secondary security to turn back on when using the fingerprint scanner. Any ideas?
Would love for an option where the fingerprint scanner can also turn the screen off or even an OK Google command, but then allows the fingerprint scanner to reopen without secondary security.
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I was just going to post a similar question. I don't have the phone yet, but i thought maybe someone can create something that allows the fingerprint scanner to turn off the screen. The finger is already in that area so it would be cool to either hold fingerprint scanner for a second to turn screen off or double tap the scanner.
jpen said:
I was just going to post a similar question. I don't have the phone yet, but i thought maybe someone can create something that allows the fingerprint scanner to turn off the screen. The finger is already in that area so it would be cool to either hold fingerprint scanner for a second to turn screen off or double tap the scanner.
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Any solutions yet?
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Jackpot! A widget pointing to a tasker task that uses secure settings to run command 'input keyevent 26' as root works like a charm!
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Thanks for this! Added it as a Tasker shortcut for double-tap gesture in Nova and it works like a charm.
Great tip. Got tasker set to Nova pinch out to turn off. But also have option to run task from Notification menu as well.
For those who have never used tasker before like me here is a quick note on how to set it up:
Select TASKS tab at top, select + button at bottom, give it a name (screen off) and press check mark.
You will then enter Task Edit. Press + to add an action, then select Code as your action category, then choose Run Shell.
Paste in the text: 'input keyevent 26' under the Command field. Check the Use Root option. Back out once and choose an icon for it if you want at the right lower corner. You can now place a widget for the task or launch the task with Nova etc. And/or go into Preferences and under the Monitor tab you can add it to the Notification Action Buttons.
solara1973 said:
Great tip. Got tasker set to Nova pinch out to turn off. But also have option to run task from Notification menu as well.
For those who have never used tasker before like me here is a quick note on how to set it up:
Select TASKS tab at top, select + button at bottom, give it a name (screen off) and press check mark.
You will then enter Task Edit. Press + to add an action, then select Code as your action category, then choose Run Shell.
Paste in the text: 'input keyevent 26' under the Command field. Check the Use Root option. Back out once and choose an icon for it if you want at the right lower corner. You can now place a widget for the task or launch the task with Nova etc. And/or go into Preferences and under the Monitor tab you can add it to the Notification Action Buttons.
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Thanks for this detailed description. I've never used Tasker before either, so I'll give it a try. It's a shame such a step is required.
How was it determined that "input keyevent 26" would solve the problem? Will doing this interfere with OTA updates, since it may change a system setting?
Can I use Soft Lock Screen to turn the screen off?
Pumpino said:
Thanks for this detailed description. I've never used Tasker before either, so I'll give it a try. It's a shame such a step is required.
How was it determined that "input keyevent 26" would solve the problem? Will doing this interfere with OTA updates, since it may change a system setting?
Can I use Soft Lock Screen to turn the screen off?
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There's a known list of Android commands that software can use to simulate some hardware presses, etc.: http://thecodeartist.blogspot.com/2011/03/simulating-keyevents-on-android-device.html
Tasker or using the keyevent 26 will not interfere with the system in any way. By sending the keyevent 26 you are doing exactly what pressing the Power button does - only with software. It does nothing to change any system settings. Not sure about the Soft Lock Screen app, but I suspect that like other software, if you use that, you will prob need to re-enter your password/pattern/pin and the fingerprint won't work. By sending the keyevent 26, you can still unlock it using the fingerprint sensor.
solara1973 said:
Great tip. Got tasker set to Nova pinch out to turn off. But also have option to run task from Notification menu as well.
For those who have never used tasker before like me here is a quick note on how to set it up:
Select TASKS tab at top, select + button at bottom, give it a name (screen off) and press check mark.
You will then enter Task Edit. Press + to add an action, then select Code as your action category, then choose Run Shell.
Paste in the text: 'input keyevent 26' under the Command field. Check the Use Root option. Back out once and choose an icon for it if you want at the right lower corner. You can now place a widget for the task or launch the task with Nova etc. And/or go into Preferences and under the Monitor tab you can add it to the Notification Action Buttons.
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Thank you for explaining it. Does this require a root? And does it require Nova Launch?
minnemike said:
Thank you for explaining it. Does this require a root? And does it require Nova Launch?
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It does require root to be able to let Tasker run a shell command. You would not need Nova launcher as you can easily put a widget to launch the Task within Google Now Launcher or any other launcher. Nova launcher is nice because it enables gestures and double tap to do certain actions. I have Nova to launch my phone app when I tap the Home button on the main home screen. Double tap runs my Task to turn off the phone. Pinch in, pinch out, two finger swipe down/up, etc.
Could you have something trigger Tasker to temporarily change the screen timeout to 1 second (and then change it back after the screen is off)?
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It does require root to be able to let Tasker run a shell command
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I guess I won't be using this technique then, as I don't want to root at this stage.
Is it possible to get Nova to turn the screen off by something like double-tapping on the status bar (without root and Tasker)?
Pumpino said:
I guess I won't be using this technique then, as I don't want to root at this stage.
Is it possible to get Nova to turn the screen off by something like double-tapping on the status bar (without root and Tasker)?
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Nova launcher does not have a function to send keyevents or turn off the screen etc.
You can always try some of the Screen Off apps on the playstore and see if anyone of those allow you to unlock the phone again using Imprint. Swipe-Lock, Screen Off and Lock, Screen Lock, etc.
this one works (experimental) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglint.android.screenlockpro&hl=en
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Hello,
I have a rooted ( Magisk-v14.5 ) OnePlus 5t with Android 7.1.1.
Without me ( knowingly ) changing any settings suddenly the following behaviour occurs:
While I am typing in an App like Tinder, E-Mail etc... the virtual keyboard keeps sliding down like i touch the little triangle button on the left bottom corner. But of course I am not accidentally touching it.
Sometimes the Keyboard is sliding down without me even touching the phone.
This behavior seems rather random, sometimes it works for hours ... sometimes I can hardly type anything.
For me it looks like some "App / Process / Command " is trying to take over the input controls of the phone but it never shows up
I use the most updated version of "Gboard"
I tried the following:
1. de-install "Gboard" and use other keyboards like "SwiftKey Keyboard"
2. changing all settings the I somehow would relate to keyboard inputs
3. I used the " developer options -> input -> Show taps / Pointer Location " to check if maybe my touchscreen sensors are broken and the phone actually registers an touch at the point where the little triangle button on the left bottom corner of the keyboard is. => No touch registered
Can someone help me or has similar experiences and a solution ?
My Sprint LG G8 just got updated to 10 and I noticed a few things missing :
1) New second screen does not work, nothing happens when clicking on New second screen. Phone is at standard setting, no custom setting like Pie ?
Have to disable night mode to enter second screen
2) Show lock/hide icon is missing or removed in Home Touch button. So, there is no way for app to go full screen ?
1) New second screen does not work, nothing happens when clicking on New second screen. Phone is at standard setting, no custom setting like Pie ?
Mine works. I use it in conjunction with Notch Remover.
2) Show lock/hide icon is missing or removed in Home Touch button. So, there is no way for app to go full screen ?
I can confirm this and it sucks! Also my recent apps button doesn't work. Can someone post a copy of the LG Launcher?
3) There is no volume slider in pull down notification panel
I use the left swipe for menus a lot and was really hating the back gesture messing that up. Found https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/disable-androids-back-gesture-left-side-make-hamburger-menus-easier-open-0338679/ and worked perfectly. The below ADB code is what I used and assumes you have the Android SDK and ADB set up.
Code:
adb shell settings put secure back_gesture_inset_scale_left 0
You can adjust the sensitivity for each side in settings. This just turns it completely off?
letrain02 said:
You can adjust the sensitivity for each side in settings. This just turns it completely off?
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Yes and it works perfectly on Pixel 5 too.
Setting lower sensitivity won't disable back gesture.
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You can adjust the sensitivity for each side in settings. This just turns it completely off?
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I don't think it turns out all the way, I've had it trigger in apps with no left menu. It's much less sensitive though and the menu will pop out first. I'm thinking of doing it in the right too because it's way too sensitive for the browser I use, which has a ton of gesture controls.
The sensitivity in settings did nothing for me so found this.
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I use the left swipe for menus a lot and was really hating the back gesture messing that up. Found https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...ide-make-hamburger-menus-easier-open-0338679/ and worked perfectly. The below ADB code is what I used and assumes you have the Android SDK and ADB set up.
Code:
adb shell settings put secure back_gesture_inset_scale_left 0
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you should mention that others should try -1 or -2 if 0 does not work, 0 did not work for me but -2 seems to have disabled it
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I put -20 on both sides (to make sure it doesn't trigger in the cutout area in landscape mode) and use FNG instead. Works like a charm.
old thread, but this worked for disabling the right-back-gesture on Android 13/Pixel 6
adb shell settings put secure back_gesture_inset_scale_right 0
I use this command to use gesture from 3rd party application, but the original back gesture still working on my vivo x60 pro. Any thoughts please?